Formed in 2000, MEQQA has been a formidable force in Chicago, blending intricate song forms and memorable choruses. Armed with an explosive and introspective live show, it took less than a year to catch the ears of famed record executive Derek Shulman and sign MEQQA to One Man Army Records. MEQQA gained force when named 2001 Band of The Year by Chicago’s 94.7 The Zone.
“An amazing talent ...” Tony Berg, Virgin Records /ARTISTdirect.
MEQQA continued to garner attention with the 2003 acclaimed album Sors Salutis. Released independently, MEQQA teamed with producer John Hiler (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Slayer). The album featured avant garde concepts, crushing guitars, and towering choruses all blending nicely with such commercially likeable singles, Box A and I AM.
A band’s band, MEQQA possesses authentic talent. Drummer Sasha Horn broke into the Chicago metal/rock arena at the ripe age of 11. Making a name for himself in the scene, he was hand picked to record an album with the internationally-known band November’s Doom in 1999. Johanna Mahmud brings a different musical experience to MEQQA's table. An accomplished trombonist and a pianist, his background in jazz produces the perfect juxtapose to Sasha’s (metal) percussion. Together, their writing produces some of the freshest, gripping music around, and they have brought in local talents, Keith Carmack, Jeremy Mumenthaler, and Michael Derosa to complete the circle.
The band recorded their 2006 EP, Acquiescence, (again, with John Hiler). While keeping their artistic prowess, they are shedding some of their cryptic image and concept approach for more pop sensibility, shimmering hooks and a straight up plug in and jam mentality.
MEQQA just finished their new album, Map to Chrysalis. Merging their two previous recording styles, Map to Chrysalis has all the power of Sor Salutis with the hooks of Aquiescence. It hits stores in January 2009.
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In 50 years, don't you wanna look back and wish you had the guts to check us out and buy our new EP off itunes for only $4.95? I know you have an old gift card from your distant aunt or great uncle from two Christmases ago and they would love for you to spend it on us :) Talk to us and meet some nice guys if you're bored!
-Alex BackDrop
p.s. I know you probably don't have a gift card laying around, i'm just playing :)
p.s.s. Yes i stole that opening line from Transformers :P
Hey Hey! Just stopping by to show some love, :) Hope you have a killer weekend! Stop by and show some love! We have our Preorders up now so stop by and order your copy today! Tell your friends!
We're proud to announce our debut EP 'Chemicals' is available to buy NOW on iTunes, Amazon, Big Cartel. We have also printed a limited number of hard copies which will feature exclusive additional artwork and available only at our shows.
Check out the tunes on our page; If not just drop by and say hello.
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Hey guys we are back from a little hiatus in search of a bass player. Please welcome our new bass player Jesse Hamm. Looking forward to hitting the scene and possibly maybe do some gigs with you. Take care and keep rocking Meqqa!
hey
so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us.
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